Black liberation theology

Check out Dwight Hopkins on CNN*, being interviewed on a panel about Black Liberation Theology. He was right on, but I really felt that the interviewer was clearly, clearly biased. When he read aloud from Trinity Church’s website, the tone of his voice when he said, “…black…” and “…Africa…” was clearly racist. He seemed angry, but why? He has all of the power, and is dismissive of the expert on his panel–why can’t he be gracious, thoughtful, and genuinely inquiring?

And then, to add insult to injury, they had white women talking about “how far we’ve come since the Civil Rights movement” and to say that “certainly Reverend Wright’s comments were inflammatory.” First of all, why did it pan immediately to the white women? I am seriously not interested in what they have to say. They are still in the positions of power.

And finally, the further insulting poll question: “Black liberation theology: healing or hurtful?”

Time to segue: shock and awe: the death mark in Iraq (for American soldiers only) has hit 4,000. As the commentator put it, “almost difficult to conceive.” Indeed.

*You’ll have to google it yourself–it just ran on the telly and isn’t up yet on CNN.com I’ll link it later if I find it.